We started driving towards Virginia, our next planned stop was to be Janice’s cousin, Kathy and husband Eddie, house in Williamsburg Virginia. We were a few days out so we could drive maybe 5 hours, so we headed for Grayson Lake State Park in Kentucky. This was a great find […]
Dateline September 3, 2019: Wondering through Virginia Read More »
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Osoyoos, British Columbia We had a pleasant drive from Will and Cathy’s house on Whidbey Island over Deception Pass and back to the main highway, Interstate 5. We were presented with a few routes to Osoyoos and decided to take the one that crosses the Canadian border at Abbotsford, BC,
Dateline August 25 2019: Canadian and USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Golf Championships Read More »
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Our first stop in Washington was Spokane where both of John’s parents were born, his mother grew up there, while his fathers family moved to Seattle. John’s parents met when they both attended the University of Washington in Seattle. John had not been in Spokane since his grandmother passed away
Dateline August 17, 2019: Washington State Read More »
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Having enjoyed our visit to Cedar Rapids we continued our trek towards Montana to visit our dear family friends Nancy and John Bohlinger. South Dakota Our first stop becomes Sioux Falls, South Dakota where we visited the “falls” in the center of town. It was a beautiful park and the
Dateline August 10, 2019: Iowa to Idaho Golf, Friends and Adventure Read More »
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Return to Iowa Since Janice had qualified for the USGA Senior Women’s Amateur we headed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The course that is hosting the tournament happens to be on the list of courses that we are writing about. We called and they were delighted to have us play later
Dateline: August 2, 2019: Iowa now and in 2018 Read More »
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On to Chicago We had a wonderful time with the Roberts clan at Lake Sunapee and it was time to start the trek west. We had a great drive through Vermont and upstate New York to Lake Seneca. We planned to do another Harvest Host stop at a winery and
Dateline August 1, ,2019: On to Chicago for Qualification! Read More »
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Cape Cod Pinehills Golf club We made the trip to the Cape Cod area with the first stop, The Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, MA. We were going to write about the Reese Jones course after we had the opportunity to play it. We arrived around noon and the pro
Dateline July 28,2019: Cape Cod and New Hampshire, Family and Golf Read More »
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As Willie Nelson sang it “On the Road Again”. We departed Flagler Beach on Monday morning July 8, after John picked up his new ears at the VA, yes, John has hearing aids and he says he can now hear me, so he says! A long day of driving, but
On The Road Again: Summer 2019 – Georgia, West Virginia and Hershey – Going North Read More »
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It has been an interesting spring with many projects. The big one was Janice remodeling the guest bathroom. We think it has been since the house was built in 1958 that it was updated. Interesting project, but thank God it is complete and we think came out great. June 21st
Innisbrook for Golf and Getting Ready for Summer Adventures Read More »
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Our 26th President (from 1901-1909), Theodore Roosevelt, was famous for using “the bully pulpit” in his presidency, to influence activities at home and around the world. “Speak softly, but carry a big stick” was a proverb he loved to quote characterizing his foreign policy. That’s how the golf course got
Dateline July 3, 2018: North Dakota Read More »
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